Salary : $35,734.40 - $44,657.60 Annually Location : Paducah, KY Job Type: Full-time Regular Job Number: 00610-06 Department: Public Works Division: Facilities Maintenance Opening Date: 09/12/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Description Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled manual duties in the Public Works Department OR Parks Services Department. Assist other personnel in the performance of job duties. Supervises individuals in special work programs. Personnel may be assigned to work weekends and/or shift work. Illustrative Duties
- Assists in maintaining public buildings and grounds; performs various unskilled tasks (e.g., cleans offices and restrooms, sweeps, rakes leaves, waters plants, mows grass, clears brush, shovels snow, spreads salt, etc.)
- Collects residential and public solid waste containers and disposes contents into collection truck; removes leaves from curbside and picks up debris; deposits leaves and debris in the collection truck.
- Performs a variety of unskilled labor tasks to assist with departmental operations (e.g., runs errands, moves furniture, cleans and maintains equipment, picks up and delivers materials and supplies, carries tools, assists maintenance workers in painting, roofing, light carpentry, plant trees, shrubs, other vegetation, operate a chain saw, chipper, vacuum machine, lawn tractor, bush hog/bucket tractor, power lift, dump truck, etc.).
- Performs general work in support of Special Events, including, but not limited to, installing road barricades, setting posts, covering fields, placing athletic equipment, and assisting in marking fields.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent and prefer one (1) year experience as a general laborer and/or combination of training and experience which evidences a basic knowledge of building and grounds maintenance, solid waste collection, and/or custodial techniques. Must have a valid Kentucky driver's license. Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to perform heavy repetitive manual labor for extended periods. Ability to tolerate various temperatures and climates. Ability to operate internal radio system. Must maintain the physical requirements to successfully pass the Essential Job Function test as required for the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of laborer policies and procedures; ground maintenance methods; methods used in the collection of solid waste and techniques; safety practices and procedures utilized in janitorial services; basic work ethics. Ability to perform heavy repetitive manual labor for extended periods; follow general oral and written instructions; maintain effective working relationships and handle simple public contacts. Skill in the operation and utilization of hand tools and motorized equipment. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to follow written and verbal directions. Ability to maintain safe practices in the execution of duties. The City offers a very competitive benefit package. Most benefits, including health insurance, are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Highlights of these benefits are outlined below. Medical Benefits The City allots each full-time employee $8,724 per year or $727.00 per month (effective 01/01/2015) to help pay for the cost of participation in the City's self-funded insurance plan. If a full-time employee chooses to waive coverage under the City of Paducah's plan, they can still receive $500.00 per year or $41.66 per month in a Health Reimbursement Account or a Flexible Spending Account upon submission of proof of coverage through some other group health insurance plan. The City offers a choice between the Investor high deductible health plan, or the Elite plan which provides co-pays for prescription medications through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Dental Benefits The City offers dental benefits through Delta Dental. Coverage is voluntary. Vision Benefits The City offers vision benefits through Anthem Blue View. Coverage is voluntary. Wellness In addition to the City's Health Allocation Benefit, full-time employees participating in the City's insurance can earn additional dollars to fund the purchase of their health, dental, and/or vision insurance by participation in the City's Wellness Plan. Employees who are tobacco-free can earn up to $2,250 per year. Tobacco-free employees with a qualifying spouse can earn up to $3,250 per year. Money left over after covering insurance premiums can be deposited into health spending accounts as required by plan guidelines. Spending Accounts Under the City's Section 125 cafeteria plan, full-time employees participating in the City's health insurance plan may elect to contribute additional dollars to a health spending account. With the Investor Plan, employees may select either an FSA or an HSA. With the Elite Plan, employees can participate in an FSA. Employee's may also wish to establish a Child and Dependent Care FSA to manage the cost of child care. Supplemental Benefits Currently the City uses AFLAC to administer voluntary supplemental benefits. The offerings include a cancer policy, short-term disability, accident, hospitalization, and group term life insurance. Life Insurance A full-time employee receives a life insurance benefit at no cost, effective upon date of hire. Terms of coverage vary based on position. Retirement The City of Paducah participates in the Kentucky Retirement System's defined benefit pension program. Employees' required contributions, employer's matching portion, required service components, and benefits vary based upon position and participation date. Deferred Compensation Employees may elect to contribute additional dollars towards individual retirement accounts through ICMA, Nationwide, or Kentucky DCP. Details for participation are available through the Human Resources Division of the Finance Department. Education Assistance The City provides financial assistance to eligible employees who satisfactorily complete qualified courses towards a post-secondary education. Applications to participate in the City's Educational Assistance program are submitted through the individual department directors. Terms and conditions may vary based upon course of study, allowable amounts, and reimbursement cap. Vacation Full-time employees begin accruing vacation time from their date of hire. Employees may accumulate up to a maximum of 50 days of vacation. Vacation time may be taken after six months of employment. Vacation accrual rates may differ for employees who are members of a bargaining unit. Holidays The City recognizes the following holidays: New Year's Eve New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day The Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day One Personal/Birthday Holiday (taken at the time of your chosing) *Fire Dept designated day to use this holiday is July 1st* Sick Time In the event of a qualifying illness, the City offers a generous sick leave plan. Full-time City employees begin accruing sick time from the date of hire. The accrual of sick time depends upon one of two options chosen by the employee at the time of hire. Option A* - eligible employees may accrue sick time up to a maximum of 242 days Option B - eligible employees may accrue sick time up to a maximum of 150 days. Unused sick time can benefit the employee at the time of their retirement with the City. Option A offers retirement credit for unused sick time, while Option B offers a cash incentive. * According to KRS changes, employees with an original participation date 01/01/2014 or later will no longer have this option. Employee Assistance Program Because the City of Paducah recognizes its employees are one of its most valuable resources, the City offers a confidential Employee Assistance Program for employees needing help with: Depression Grief and Loss Relationship Problems Alcohol and Drug Related Problems Financial Pressures Family Problems Parenting Concerns Stress Anxiety This list constitutes a brief summary of offered benefits. Benefits will be covered in greater detail upon employment.